Fundamentals of Moisture Transport in Textiles Technical paper about a study conducted to understand and quantify moisture transport in textile structures as a basis for the development of novel fluid management materials and drying processes. Authors: Haskell W. Beckham and others.

Textile Primer Short essay about natural fibers as wool, silk, linen, cotton and hemp, and descriptions of the various types of textile fabric weaves. From the St. Ives Historical Society. Author: Kara McLeod.

Textile Reference Manual Includes library of technical articles about natural and man-made fibers, fabric weaves and finishes, and textile applications. From the Costume Gallery.

Textiles ThinkQuest project by students and teachers of the Singapore Chinese Girl's School about the history, production and properties of cotton, wool, silk, polyester and polyamide, and their applications in the textile and fashion industry.

Understanding Apparel and Furnishing Textiles Consumer guide to apparel and furnishing textile fabrics and products. Introduction to commonly used fibers, and the components of woven and nonwoven furnishing fabrics. From the Iowa State University's Extension pages. [PDF]